Hampden-Sydney College
Academics
- Graduation Rate75%
- Majors Available32
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate87%
AP Credit Policy
A student who receives a 4 or 5 on the AP exam will receive up to 8 hours of academic credit and exemption from corresponding core requirements, which are determined by the appropriate department.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Visual Arts 220 |
| Art History | 4 | 6 | Visual Arts 201/202 |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | Biology 110/151 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | Mathematics 141 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | Mathematics 141/142 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 | CHEM110/151 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Chinese 201/202 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Government and Foreign Affairs 140 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | Comp. Science 261 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | Comp. Science 161 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Visual Arts 221 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | Rhetoric 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Biology 108 |
| European History | 4 | 6 | History 101/102 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | French 201/202 |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | German 201/202 |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 6 | Latin 201/202 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | Economics 101 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 6 | Music 221/321 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | Physics 132/152 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | Physics 131/151 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | Psychology 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | Spanish 201/202 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 | Spanish 201/202 |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 | Math 121 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Government and Foreign Affairs 101 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | History 111/112 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Applied Mathematics
B
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Science
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
F
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Latin Language and Literature
M
- Mathematics, General
P
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Spanish Language and Literature
T
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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